Meaning of role model in English

role model

noun [ C ]

/ˈroʊl ˌmɑː.dəl/ uk

/ˈrəʊl ˌmɒd.əl/

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a person who someone admires and whose behavior they try to copy:

Sports stars are role models for thousands of youngsters.

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a person you admire

heroI got to meet my political heroes.
heroineShe became a heroine for many young women hoping to enter the medical profession.
idolMy idols were the Hollywood actors of the '30s.
iconMarilyn Monroe is a cinematic icon.
role modelShe has become a reluctant role model for many young people.

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(Definition of role model from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

role model | Intermediate English

role model

noun [ C ]

/ˈroʊl ˌmɑd·əl/

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a person whose behavior is copied by others

(Definition of role model from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of role model

role model

You have amazing talent and an incredible platform to be a role model for them.

From ESPN

He is a true role model and an inspiration.

From TIME

I'm okay with being a role model -- it doesn't bother me.

From Huffington Post

One particular company in my portfolio stands out as a role model.

From Fast Company

Teachers need to have a life and get fit-be a role model of balance and good health.

From CNN

He was perhaps an odd role model for a budding academic economist, but in time he became one for me.

From Foreign Policy

What is needed now more than ever is a role model whose teachings counter bigotry and whose acts serve as a model for coexistence.

From Huffington Post

First, you want him to be a responsible citizen and role model.

From NJ.com

I would like to thank you for being a role model and an inspiration to succeed during times of doubt and distress.

From Los Angeles Times

Cash has pledged to hike 100 miles this summer to serve as a role model and example to younger generations.

From The Hill

It is also critical to be a good role model and consume a variety of vegetables yourself on a regular basis.

From CNN

But his ability to be a leader and role model for employees is probably quite diminished.

From VentureBeat

He's also a tremendous young man who leads by example and is an outstanding role model.

From NOLA.com

You're a role model for prospective students who would love to follow in your footsteps.

From Huffington Post

His story provides a wonderful role model and a source of hope for the future.

From Huffington Post

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